Glenville public meetings in 2025

Town Board

The Town Board is considering several equipment purchases for the Water and Highway departments and a contract for police department improvements. The board will also review a 2025 budget amendment and a grant application for pedestrian improvements.

• Contract with Synthesis Architects, LLP for police department improvements not to exceed $69,350
• Purchase of a John Deere 410 P-Tier Backhoe Loader for $169,400
• Purchase of a 2024 International CV515 Plow Truck not to exceed $172,834
• Grant submission for Saratoga and Van Buren Road Pedestrian Improvements Project
• Fourth quarter budget amendment to the 2025 Adopted Budget

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three site plan reviews and evaluate a new pizzeria and residential subdivision. Decisions include a multi-building condominium development and a gym facility replacing a residence.

• 7 Swaggertown Road: Final Site Plan Review for 11 condominium buildings (Phase II of Horstman Mixed Use PDD)
• 701 Corporations Park: Conditional Use Permit and Final Plan Review for a 64’ x 42’ storage room addition for Adirondack Beverages
• 132 Saratoga Road: Final Site Plan Review for a 10,711 sq. ft. indoor gym facility
• 15 Glenridge Road: Preliminary Site Plan Review for a pizzeria with seating for 20 patrons
• Edmel Road: Final Subdivision Review for a 4-lot residential subdivision on 13 acres

The commission reordered the agenda, moving Item #6 to Item #2 and Item #3 to Item #6, and approved the November 10, 2025 minutes. It then conditionally approved Chris Maddalone’s four‑lot residential subdivision on Edmel Road, subject to storm‑water management requirements, deed review by the town attorney, and a declaration of covenants and restrictions.

• Agenda reordered: Item #6 moved to #2 and Item #3 to #6 (6-0)
• Minutes from November 10, 2025 approved (6-0)
• Conditionally approved Chris Maddalone 4‑lot subdivision on Edmel Road (vote tally not recorded)

Town Board

The Town Board of Glenville is set to appoint Lieutenant Casey Greene as Deputy Chief of Police and approve a revised Memorandum of Agreement for the Police Department. The board will also vote to extend a temporary moratorium on battery energy storage facilities by 180 days.

• Appoint Casey Greene as Deputy Chief of Police
• Authorize revised MOA for Police Department administration
• Authorize adding one sworn member to Police Department
• Extend moratorium on battery energy storage facilities
• Approve minutes from November 19, 2025 meeting

The board appointed Lieutenant Casey Greene as Deputy Chief of Police, effective December 14, 2025. It authorized the Acting Supervisor to execute a corrected Memorandum of Agreement with the police department, also dated December 14, 2025. The board approved adding one sworn officer, raising the police force to 27 members, and extended the temporary moratorium on battery‑energy‑storage permits for 180 days, moving the expiration to July 30, 2026. Minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Appointed Lt. Casey Greene as Deputy Chief of Police (effective Dec 14, 2025) – approved unanimously
• Authorized Acting Supervisor to execute corrected MOA with date Dec 14, 2025 – approved unanimously
• Approved execution of revised MOA between Town and Police Department – approved unanimously
• Authorized addition of one sworn officer, increasing police force to 27 and start search – approved unanimously
• Extended temporary moratorium on battery energy storage permits for 180 days, now expiring July 30, 2026 – approved unanimously
• Approved minutes of the November 19, 2025 meeting – approved unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – approved unanimously

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Glenville Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Nov. 24, 2025 to hear two applications. One applicant, Kevin LeFleur, seeks several variances for an indoor recreational gym on parcel #22.15-3-25.1 in the Community Business District. The second applicant, Adirondack Beverage, requests a lot‑coverage variance for a storage addition on parcel #29.0-3-15.1 in the RDT district.

• Variance of 3 parking spaces (requested 40 vs required 43) for the indoor gym
• Relief of front‑parking restriction for the gym (parking proposed in front of building)
• Front setback variance of 4.1 ft (proposed 35.9 ft vs required 40 ft) for the gym
• Side setback variance of 2.3 ft (proposed 17.7 ft vs required 20 ft) for the gym
• Lot‑coverage variance of 44.9 % (proposed 74.9 % vs max 30 %) for Adirondack Beverage storage addition

The board approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑aye vote. It then granted an area variance for 132 Saratoga Road, allowing reduced parking, front‑setback and side‑setback relief, with a 4‑aye, 0‑no vote. A second variance was approved for 701 Corporation Park, permitting a 44.9% increase in lot coverage, also by a 4‑aye, 0‑no vote.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Granted variance for 132 Saratoga Road: 3 fewer parking spaces, 16.2‑ft front setback relief, 4.1‑ft front yard relief, 2.3‑ft side‑yard relief (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Granted variance for 701 Corporation Park: 44.9% relief from maximum lot coverage (4 ayes, 0 noes)

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board adopted the 2026 Preliminary Budget as the final budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2026. It also approved a resolution authorizing liens on properties that failed to clear brush, grass, and weeds, designated William Purtell as the town’s delegate to the Association of Towns, authorized execution of a lease amendment with Spectrum Northeast, and nominated Joshua Kirby to the EPIC Fund NY board. All motions passed unanimously with four ayes and no noes or abstentions.

• Adopted 2026 Final Budget (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Authorized liens for unpaid brush/grass/weed removal charges (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Designated William Purtell as voting delegate to the Association of Towns (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Authorized Acting Supervisor to execute Spectrum lease amendment (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Nominated Joshua Kirby to EPIC Fund NY board and elected remaining initial directors (4 ayes, 0 noes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing for a 29-home subdivision on Cypress Drive. The body will also review a preliminary site plan for a mixed-use condominium development and a request for an area variance for a storage room addition.

• Public hearing for Glenhaven Estates: 29 single-family homes on Cypress Drive
• Preliminary site plan review for NY Development Group: 11 condominium buildings at 7 Swaggertown Road
• Area variance and Conditional Use Permit request for Adirondack Beverages at 701 Corporations Park
• Proposed 64’ x 42’ fireproof storage room for flammable liquids at 701 Corporations Park

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda (7‑0). It also approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting with six votes in favor, one abstention, and no votes against. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (6‑0, 1 abstention)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to conduct a public hearing on the preliminary 2026 budget and vote on several capital expense budgets for water and sewer districts. The board will also consider personnel appointments and administrative policy changes.

• Public hearing for the Preliminary 2026 Budget
• Preliminary Capital Expense Budget for Water District No. 11 and Extensions 10-53 ($1,204,203.00)
• Preliminary Capital Expense Budgets for Sewer Districts No. 1, 2, and 9
• Appointment of Sergeant Meredith Kaiser to Lieutenant and Officer William Quandt to Sergeant
• Proposed public hearing on November 19, 2025, regarding property liens for grass and weed cutting

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed imposition of liens for grass, brush, and weed maintenance on parcels listed in Schedule A, followed by a resolution to approve those liens. The board will also adopt the 2026 Preliminary Budget as the final budget for the fiscal year. Additional items include a lease renewal with Charter Communications, a nomination to the Empire Public Investment Cooperative Fund board, and approval of a 2025 DEC Invasive Species Grant.

• Public hearing and resolution to impose liens on parcels in Schedule A for grass/brush maintenance per Chapter 99
• Resolution adopting the 2026 Preliminary Budget as the final budget
• Resolution authorizing lease renewal with Charter Communications
• Resolution nominating Joshua Kirby to the initial board of the Empire Public Investment Cooperative Fund of NY
• Resolution approving the 2025 DEC Invasive Species Grant Program

The board unanimously adopted four resolutions approving preliminary capital expense budgets for Water District No. 11 and its extensions, Sewer District No. 9 and Extension No. 7, Sewer District No. 1, and Sewer District No. 2 for fiscal year 2026. Each resolution was moved by Councilman Ramotar, seconded by Councilman Aragosa, and carried with all four members voting aye and none voting no. The public hearing on the preliminary 2026 budget received no comments.

• Approved Resolution 217-2025 (Water District No. 11) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 218-2025 (Sewer District No. 9 & Extension 7) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 219-2025 (Sewer District No. 1) – unanimous (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 220-2025 (Sewer District No. 2) – unanimous (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on site‑plan reviews for National Grid’s pipeline extension at 1766 Vley Road and for the Empire State Youth Orchestra project at 45 MacArthur Drive. It will also consider preliminary subdivision and site‑plan applications for Glenhaven Estates on Cypress Drive, a gym at 132 Saratoga Road, and a memorialization of a site‑plan record for Alplaus Kill Holdings at 7152 Amsterdam Road. The meeting includes approval of the September 8, 2025 minutes.

• National Grid public hearing – final site plan review for pipeline ILI extension at 1766 Vley Road
• Empire State Youth Orchestra public hearing – final site plan review for parking and utility upgrades at 45 MacArthur Drive
• Glenhaven Estates subdivision – preliminary review for 28 single‑family homes on Cypress Drive
• Kevin Lefleur gym – preliminary site‑plan review and four area variances at 132 Saratoga Road
• Alplaus Kill Holdings – administrative action to memorialize original site plan for 7152 Amsterdam Road

The commission approved its meeting agenda and the September 8 minutes, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved National Grid’s final site‑plan application to add a Pipeline Integrity Gauge receiver at 1766 Vley Road, also by a 5‑0 vote (one member absent and one abstention). No other motions were recorded as decided.

• Approve agenda (5‑0)
• Approve September 8 minutes (5‑0)
• Approve National Grid pipeline site‑plan at 1766 Vley Road (5‑0, 1 absent, 1 abstention)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to adopt the 2026 Preliminary Budget and vote on Local Law 6-2025 regarding the Horstman Farm Mixed Use Planned Development District. The board will also hold public hearings on assessment rolls for several water and sewer districts.

• Adoption of 2026 Preliminary Budget with a public hearing scheduled for November 5, 2025
• Local Law 6-2025 to add approximately 4.44 acres to the Horstman Farm PDD for 34 condominium units
• Public hearings for Assessment Rolls of Water District No. 11 (Extensions 10-53) and Sewer Districts No. 1, 2, and 9 (Extension 7)
• Promotion of Dan Nardini to Sr. Automotive Mechanic at $32.91 per hour
• Agreement with Army Corps of Engineers for environmental investigation at Maalwyck Park

The board unanimously amended the Tentative Budget, increasing Fire District No. 4 appropriations by $11,000 and related revenue codes by $11,000. It then adopted the 2026 Tentative Budget as the Preliminary Budget and set a public hearing for November 5, 2025. The board also approved Local Law 6‑2025, adding two parcels (≈4.44 acres) to the Horstman Farm Mixed‑Use Planned Development District for 34 condominium units.

• Amended Tentative Budget: increased Fire District No. 4 appropriation by $11,000 (unanimous)
• Increased revenue codes: Real Property Taxes +$8,000, Appropriated Fund Balance +$3,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Tentative Budget as Preliminary Budget (ayes: Ramotar, Gillooley, Aragosa, Kirkham Jr.; noes: none)
• Scheduled public hearing on Preliminary Budget for November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Directed Town Clerk to issue notice of the hearing and publish per Section 108
• Directed Town Clerk to produce five copies of the Preliminary Budget for distribution (additional five if needed)
• Approved amendment to Horstman Farm Mixed‑Use Planned Development District (Local Law 6‑2025) adding two parcels (~4.44 acres) for 34 condo units

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss the tentative budget. No other specific items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Tentative Budget

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings and review site plans for several commercial and residential projects. Key items include a new housing subdivision and a zoning change for the Horstman Farm project.

• Glenhaven Estates: Preliminary review for 28 single-family homes on Cypress Drive
• Empire State Youth Orchestra: Final site plan for re-use of St. Joseph’s Church and school at 45 MacArthur Drive
• National Grid: Final site plan for Pipeline E18 integrity gauge and heater replacement at 1766 Vley Road
• NY Development Group: Zoning change for 4.5 acres on Swaggertown Road for the Horstman Farm project
• Upstate Strength Gym: Preliminary site plan and four area variances for a 10,711 sq. ft. facility at 132 Saratoga Road

Town Board

The board authorized a $209,432.22 agreement with Gorman Construction for Fibermat Type B coating on several town roads. It approved the purchase of a Morooka dump crawler for up to $20,500 for the Parks Department. The board appointed attorney Jeffrey A. Siegel to represent the town in the Harwood Drive lawsuit and scheduled public hearings on Oct. 15 for water and sewer assessment roll objections and for the proposed Local Law 6 of 2025 zoning amendment.

• Resolution authorizing $209,432.22 road resurfacing contract with Gorman Construction (All State Materials Group).
• Resolution accepting bid to purchase a 2017 Morooka MST200VDR Dump Crawler for up to $20,500 for the Parks Department.
• Resolution appointing attorney Jeffrey A. Siegel, Esq., PLLC as legal counsel in the Harwood Drive lawsuit.
• Resolutions scheduling Oct. 15, 2025 public hearings on assessment rolls for Water District No. 11 and Sewer Districts Nos. 9, 1, 2.
• Resolution scheduling Oct. 15, 2025 public hearing on proposed Local Law 6 of 2025 amending the Horstman Drive Mixed Use Planned Development District.

The board approved three resolutions to hold public hearings on October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM. The hearings will consider objections to the assessment roll for Water District No. 11 (including Extensions 10‑53) and for Sewer Districts No. 9 (Extension 7) and No. 1. All four council members voted aye, with no noes or abstentions.

• Resolution 195-2025: Schedule hearing on Water District No. 11 assessment roll objections (unanimous aye)
• Resolution 196-2025: Schedule hearing on Sewer District No. 9 assessment roll objections (unanimous aye)
• Resolution 197-2025: Schedule hearing on Sewer District No. 1 assessment roll objections (unanimous aye)

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Environmental Conservation Commission will discuss updates to the Town Code regarding the siting, safety, and permitting of Battery Energy Storage Systems. The meeting also includes updates from the Town Planner and Town Board liaison.

• Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will adopt multiple resolutions, including authorizing a $96,827.25 purchase of a Hose Line Training System and props for the fire training facility at 1725 Ext Vley Road. The board will also appoint several staff members, re‑appoint the Assessor and Board of Assessment Review member, and approve minutes, monthly reports, and grant applications. Additional actions include designating a Responsible Local Official for NYSDOT funds and authorizing a court‑security grant request.

• Resolution authorizing purchase of Hose Line Training System and props for $96,827.25 (Sourcewell Contract #011822-LIO) for the fire training facility at 1725 Ext Vley Road
• Appointment of Samantha Purdy, 1657 Amsterdam Road, as Real Property Appraisal Technician with salary $50,350.47
• Re‑appointment of William Purtell, 2 Kendall Place, as Assessor for a six‑year term starting Oct 1 2025
• Appointment of Anthony Tozzi, Planning Director, as Responsible Local Official to manage $1.7 million NYSDOT tip‑set‑aside funds for a multi‑use path
• Authorization for the Town Court to apply for up to $30,000 under the NYS Justice Court Assistance Program

The board authorized a $96,827.25 purchase of a hose line training system and props for the Fire Training Center. It provisionally appointed Samantha Purdy as Real Property Appraisal Technician with a salary of $50,350.47. The board re‑appointed William Purtell as Assessor for a six‑year term and re‑appointed Michael Colino to the Board of Assessment Review. It also appointed Planning Director Anthony Tozzi as the Responsible Local Official to manage NYSDOT’s $1.7 million tip‑set‑aside grant.

• Approved $96,827.25 fire training equipment purchase (4-0)
• Appointed Samantha Purdy as Real Property Appraisal Technician, $50,350.47 salary (4-0)
• Re‑appointed William Purtell as Assessor for six‑year term (4-0)
• Re‑appointed Michael Colino to Board of Assessment Review (4-0)
• Appointed Anthony Tozzi as Responsible Local Official for NYSDOT tip‑set‑aside funds (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two site plans: a 4-lot residential subdivision on Edmel Road and the reuse of St. Joseph’s Church at 45 MacArthur Drive for the Empire State Youth Orchestra. The commission will also review a utility project by National Grid to extend pipeline inspection capability at 1766 Vley Road.

• Edmel Road Final Subdivision Review: 4-lot residential subdivision, lot sizes 1.74–4.47 acres, public water and private septic
• Empire State Youth Orchestra SEQR Determination: Reuse of St. Joseph’s Church, parking lot resurfacing and restriping, 8.6-acre parcel split between Glenville and Scotia
• National Grid SEQR Determination: Pipeline Integrity Gauge receiver installation at 1766 Vley Road, existing pipeline E18 inspection upgrade

The commission approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 9 and July 14, 2025 meetings. All three motions passed with no opposing votes. No substantive actions on the Edmel Road subdivision were recorded.

• Approved agenda (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (5-0, 1 absent, 1 abstention)
• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (4-0, 0 absent, 3 abstentions)

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will meet to decide on a local law restricting parking and lowering speed limits in certain areas, adopt the law, and vote on purchasing police license-plate readers for $45,138.08. They will also consider amendments to the fire company’s certificate, the 2025 capital budget, and a school resource officer agreement.

• Adopt Local Law 5-2025 to restrict parking and lower speed limits in certain areas
• Purchase three Motorola L5M mobile LPR systems for $45,138.08 using NYS DCJS Grant funds
• Amend Glenville Hill Fire Company’s Certificate of Incorporation
• Amend 2025 Capital Budget
• Execute amended School Resource Officer agreement with Scotia-Glenville School District

The board adopted Local Law No. 5 amending Chapter 255 to restrict parking and lower speed limits. It approved a $45,138.08 purchase of three Motorola L5M license‑plate readers using a state grant. The board consented to the Glenville Hill Fire Company’s amendment to charitable status. It authorized an $893,960.07 transfer to the Water Fund for water‑treatment plant upgrades. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Local Law No. 5 amending Chapter 255 to restrict parking and lower speed limits (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of three Motorola L5M LPR systems for $45,138.08 (4‑0)
• Consented to Glenville Hill Fire Company amendment to charitable status (4‑0)
• Approved $893,960.07 transfer to Water Fund for Water Treatment Plant upgrades (4‑0)

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission will meet to discuss safety, permitting, and siting requirements for Battery Energy Storage Systems. The meeting also includes updates from the Town Planner and Town Board liaison.

• Discussion of Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear applications for variances regarding property setbacks and building sizes. These requests involve a modular home and two garages in different zoning districts.

• Variance request for a modular home at 345 Wolf Hollow Rd to reduce front setback to 36.3 feet
• Variance request for an 840-SF garage at 32 Surrey Rd (exceeds 576-SF limit)
• Variance request for a 1-foot side setback reduction at 32 Surrey Rd
• Variance request for a 900-SF garage at 12 Brookside Place (exceeds 576-SF limit)

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting (4‑aye, 10‑no votes). Later, the board voted 4‑0 to grant a 38.7‑foot front‑setback variance for the modular‑home project at 345 Wolf Hollow Road. No other applications were decided at this meeting.

• Accepted June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (AYES: 4, NOES: 10, ABSENT: 1)
• Granted 38.7‑foot area variance for 345 Wolf Hollow Rd (AYES: 4, NOES: 0, ABSENT: 1)

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on Local Law 4-2025, which would allow the town to consider non-cost factors when selecting vendors. The board will also consider resolutions to purchase a police drone, appoint new officers, amend the budget, and accept paving bids.

• Adopt Local Law 4-2025 to allow non-cost vendor selection criteria
• Purchase Parrot ANAFI UKR PSV Drone for $21,155 from Drone Nerds Inc.
• Appoint Adam Vanzandt as Detective and Hunter Morris as Police Officer
• Accept paving bid of $62,706.22 from DelSignore Blacktop Paving, Inc. for Freemans Bridge Rd water break areas
• Authorize Emily Spinner as part-time grant writer

The board adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2025, establishing a best‑value procurement process for town contracts. It also approved the appointment of Gretchen Braun as Discovery Clerk, authorized a $50,000 purchase of fitness equipment, authorized a $21,155 purchase of a police drone, and approved Officer Adam Vanzandt as a Detective. All actions passed with a 4‑0 vote and no abstentions.

• Adopted Local Law No. 4 of 2025 (best‑value procurement) – Ayes: Ramotar, Gillooley, Aragosa, Kirkham Jr.; Noes: None
• Approved appointment of Gretchen Braun as Discovery Clerk (effective Sep 23, 2024) – Ayes: Ramotar, Gillooley, Aragosa, Kirkham Jr.; Noes: None
• Authorized $50,000 purchase of fitness equipment from Matrix Fitness – Ayes: Ramotar, Gillooley, Aragosa, Kirkham Jr.; Noes: None
• Authorized $21,155 purchase of Parrot ANAFI UKR PSV Drone from Drone Nerds, Inc. – Ayes: Ramotar, Gillooley, Aragosa, Kirkham Jr.; Noes: None
• Approved promotion of Officer Adam Vanzandt to Detective (effective Aug 24, 2025) – Ayes: Ramotar, Gillooley, Aragosa, Kirkham Jr.; Noes: None

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Environmental Conservation Commission will discuss updates to the Town Code regarding the siting, safety, and permitting of Battery Energy Storage Systems. The meeting also includes updates from the Town Planner, Town Board liaison, and the Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council.

• Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting

Town Board

The Town Board is deciding on agreements to provide School Resource Officers to two school districts and the appointment of a new police officer. The board is also scheduling a public hearing for a local law that would allow the town to evaluate purchase contracts based on factors other than cost.

• Proposed Local Law 4-2025 regarding 'best value' procurement criteria with a public hearing on August 20, 2025
• Agreements to provide School Resource Officers to Burnt Hills Ballston Lake and Scotia-Glenville Central School Districts
• Appointment of Alexandria Safford as Police Officer
• Bid approval for Adirondack Landscaping for pole barn construction not to exceed $36,800.00
• Agreement to demolish a home at 1122 Waters Road

The board approved Resource Officer Agreements with the Burnt Hills‑Ballston Lake and Scotia Glenville school districts. It also approved the appointment of Alexandria Safford as a Glenville Police Officer effective July 27, 2025. Additionally, the board scheduled a public hearing on amending the town code for best‑value procurement under SEQRA. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resource Officer Agreement with Burnt Hills‑Ballston Lake School District (Ayes: Ramotar, Aragosa, Kirkham Jr.; Noes: none; Absent: Gillooley)
• Approved Resource Officer Agreement with Scotia Glenville School District (Ayes: Ramotar, Aragosa, Kirkham Jr.; Noes: none; Absent: Gillooley)
• Approved appointment of Alexandria Safford as Police Officer, effective July 27, 2025 (Ayes: Ramotar, Aragosa, Kirkham Jr.; Noes: none; Absent: Gillooley)
• Declared lead agency for SEQRA and scheduled public hearing on best‑value procurement amendment (Ayes: Ramotar, Aragosa, Kirkham Jr.; Noes: none; Absent: Gillooley)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding site plans and a residential subdivision. The body will review proposed construction and land use changes for three different properties.

• Final Site Plan Review for 185 Swaggertown Road: 14’ x 40’ addition, new roof, 13’x25’ patio, and septic replacement
• Preliminary Subdivision Review for Edmel Road: 4-lot residential subdivision on 13 acres
• Site Plan Modification Review for 170 Saratoga Road: parking lot expansion and light pole relocation

The commission unanimously (4‑0) conditionally approved the site‑plan application for Trinity Presbyterian Church at 185 Swaggertown Road. It also unanimously (4‑0) issued a negative SEQR declaration for the Edmel Road four‑lot subdivision and conditionally approved the preliminary subdivision application, scheduling a public hearing for August 11, 2025. The agenda was approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4‑0)
• Conditionally approved Trinity Presbyterian Church site plan (4‑0)
• Issued negative SEQR declaration for Edmel Road subdivision (4‑0)
• Conditionally approved preliminary minor subdivision application and set public hearing for 8/11/25 (4‑0)

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Environmental Conservation Commission will discuss updates to the Town Code regarding the siting, safety, and permitting of Battery Energy Storage Systems. The meeting also includes updates from the Town Planner, Town Board liaison, and the Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council.

• Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting

Town Board

The Town Board is holding public hearings and voting on two local laws regarding battery energy storage permits and sign controls in the Freemans Bridge Road Corridor Districts. The board is also reviewing police department security upgrades and personnel appointments.

• Proposed Local Law 2-2025 to temporarily suspend permits for Battery Energy Storage Facilities
• Proposed Local Law 3-2025 to amend sign controls in Freemans Bridge Road Corridor Districts
• Contract with eCLIPSE NETWORK SOLUTIONS for $23,632.32 for door access security equipment
• Appointment of John Na as Police Officer effective July 13, 2025
• Highway expenditure agreement including $1,088,090 for general repairs and $619,605.18 for permanent improvements

The board adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2025, placing an interim suspension on the review, approval, and issuance of permits for battery energy storage facilities. The motion passed with three ayes and no nays. A public hearing on Local Law No. 3 of 2025 received no comments.

• Adopted Local Law No. 2 of 2025 (temporary suspension of battery storage permits) (3-0)
• Public hearing on Local Law No. 3 of 2025 received no comments

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing for a solar farm and review site plans for a dealership expansion and church additions. The body will also consider a concept application for a four-lot residential subdivision.

• Public hearing for a 5.0-megawatt AC community solar farm on 168+/- acres at 107 Snake Hill Road
• Final site plan review for a 5,500 sq. ft. addition to Capitaland Subaru at 47 Saratoga Road
• Concept review for a 4-lot minor subdivision of a 13-acre parcel on Edmel Road
• Preliminary site plan review for a 14’ x 40’ addition and septic replacement at 185 Swaggertown Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved its meeting agenda by a 6‑0 vote and approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote with one abstention. No final action was taken on the NY USLE Snake Hill Road solar farm site plan; the commission said approval will be held until an ownership dispute affecting access is resolved. The discussion covered access road, noise, dust, stormwater and fire‑access concerns.

• Approved agenda (6‑0)
• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (5‑0, 1 abstention)
• Deferred final approval of Snake Hill solar farm pending resolution of access‑road ownership dispute

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to hear a variance application from Dr. Karamdeep Singh. The applicant is proposing a parking lot addition that would reduce the setback from adjacent residential property.

• Variance request for 170 Saratoga Rd (parcel# 22.15-3-21) to reduce setback from 40 feet to 15 feet

The Zoning Board of Appeals accepted the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes by a vote of 4‑0, with one member absent and one abstaining. The sole agenda item was an area variance request for 170 Saratoga Road. The board held a public hearing, heard several resident objections, but did not record a final decision on the variance.

• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Town Board

The Town Board is deciding on several police equipment purchases and infrastructure projects. Key items include a multi-use path contract and the rejection of bids for water treatment plant pumps.

• Contract award to James H. Maloy Inc. for $1,286,000.00 for the Freemans Bridge Road and Sidewalks and Path Project
• Purchase of a Parrot ANAFI UKR PSV Drone for $19,999 from Drone Nerds Inc using a NYS LETECH GRANT
• Contract with eCLIPSE NETWORK SOLUTIONS for $15,642.83 for municipal building camera equipment using a DASNY grant
• Rejection of all bids for the Water Treatment Plant Procurement and Delivery of Well Pumps #2 and #3 Project
• Appointment of Christopher Mastroianni as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved a $1,286,000 contract with James H. Maloy Inc. to construct the Freemans Bridge Road Multi‑Use Path. It also authorized a $280,000 appropriation for design and right‑of‑way work on the same project. Additional actions included a $15,642.83 police camera upgrade contract, rejection of well‑pump bids with a re‑advertisement order, and appointment of Christopher Mastroianni to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The meeting minutes from May 7 were approved.

• Approved $15,642.83 police camera contract with eCLIPSE NETWORK SOLUTIONS (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for new well pumps at wells 2 & 3 and directed re‑advertising (unanimous)
• Appointed Christopher Mastroianni as alternate Zoning Board of Appeals member (unanimous)
• Approved $280,000 appropriation for TAP Freemans Bridge Road Multi‑Use Path design and ROW (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,286,000 contract to James H. Maloy Inc. for Freemans Bridge Road Multi‑Use Path construction (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the May 7 regular meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Environmental Conservation Commission will discuss updates to the Town Code regarding the siting, safety, and permitting of Battery Energy Storage Systems. The meeting also includes updates from the Town Planner, Town Board liaison, and the Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council.

• Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a final site plan for a Jersey Mike’s sub shop at 262 Saratoga Road, and a preliminary site plan review for a 5.0-MW community solar farm at 107 Snake Hill Road. Other items include final review of a subdivision at 168 Spring Road, demolition and replacement of the Skyport Restaurant with a bakery at 35 Freemans Bridge Road, and several site plan modifications and concept reviews.

• Public hearing for final site plan of Jersey Mike’s sub shop at former Spectrum store in Hannaford Plaza (262 Saratoga Road)
• Preliminary site plan review for a 5.0-MW AC community solar farm on 168 acres at 107 Snake Hill Road
• Final site plan review for demolition of Skyport Restaurant and construction of bakery/retail at 35 Freemans Bridge Road
• Public hearing for final subdivision review of a 6.5-acre lot into three lots at 168 Spring Road
• Concept review for third phase of sports complex including clubhouse and training facility at 4281 Amsterdam Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the final site plan for a Jersey Mike’s sub shop at 262 Saratoga Road (6‑0). It conditionally approved the preliminary site plan for a 5‑MW community solar farm at 107 Snake Hill Road and set a public hearing for June 9, 2025 (6‑0). It also conditionally approved the final site plan for a bakery/retail store at 35 Freemans Bridge Road, pending engineering and DOT approvals (6‑0).

• Approved Jersey Mike’s sub shop final site plan (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved solar farm preliminary site plan, scheduled hearing 6/9/25 (6‑0)
• Conditionally approved Scotia Sweets bakery final site plan, pending engineer and DOT approvals (6‑0)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to vote on several personnel appointments and infrastructure authorizations. The agenda includes proposals for police equipment, water system upgrades, and the scheduling of public hearings for new local laws.

• Installation of license plate reader equipment on Route # 949 (Freemans Bridge Road)
• Appointment of Andrea Grace Koetzle as Planner 1 at a starting rate of $59,950.88 per year
• Appointment of Phillip J. Pelletier Jr. as Highway Laborer at $18.64 per hour
• Public hearing scheduled for June 18, 2025, regarding a temporary suspension of permits for Battery Energy Storage Facilities
• Public hearing scheduled for June 18, 2025, regarding sign control amendments for Freemans Bridge Road Corridor Districts

The Glenville Town Board approved Resolution 118‑2025, granting the Glenville Police Department permission to install license‑plate reader equipment on State ROW Route 949 (Freemans Bridge Road). The board also filled several staffing vacancies, appointing a new Code Enforcement Officer, Planner I, Highway Department Laborer, and a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. All motions were adopted with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 118‑2025 granting GPD permission to install license‑plate reader equipment on Route 949 (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Christopher Hayen as Code Enforcement Officer (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Andrea Grace Koetzle as Planner I (4‑0)
• Approved provisional appointment of Phillip J. Pelletier, Jr. as Highway Department Laborer (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of Steve Radloff to the Zoning Board of Appeals (4‑0)

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission will hear updates from the Town Planner and Town Board liaison, and discuss potential revisions to the Town Code addressing Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting requirements.

• Discussion of Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting
• Update from Town Planner Tony Tozzi
• Update from Town Board liaison Mike Aragosa
• Update on SCEAC activities from Bob Titus

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to hear a variance application for a property in the suburban residential district. The applicants are seeking permission to build a single car garage closer to the property line than currently permitted.

• Variance request for a single car garage at 320 Alexander Ave
• Proposed setback of 7’-1 ½” compared to the permitted 15 feet
• Requested variance of 7’-10 ½”

The board approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It then granted a 7‑foot‑10‑inch area variance for a single‑car garage at 320 Alexander Avenue, imposing conditions on lighting and gutter runoff. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Granted area variance for 320 Alexander Avenue garage (5-0)
• Imposed condition: no lighting shall face neighboring properties
• Imposed condition: gutter downspouts must not discharge onto neighboring properties
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 p.m.

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on resolutions including final adoption of Extension 52 to Water District 11, acceptance of multiple easement agreements, approval of first-quarter 2025 budget amendments, and a change order for the Police Department Storage Building. The meeting also includes a resolution to cancel the May 21, 2025 regular meeting.

• Adoption of Extension 52 to Water District 11
• First-quarter 2025 budget amendments
• Change order from JAG I LLC for Police Department Storage Building
• Easement agreements for Scotia Glenville School District, 168 Spring Road, and Scotia Industrial Park
• Agreement with KB Engineering & Architecture for 2025 MS4 Program

The board adopted the final order establishing Extension 52 of Water District 11 to serve the industrial park and ratified a permanent easement with the Scotia Glenville School District for waterline installation. It also authorized a new easement for 168 Spring Road, ratified a revised easement with Scotia Industrial Park, Inc., and approved extensive 2025 budget amendments across several town funds.

• Adopted final order establishing Extension 52 of Water District 11 (unanimous ayes)
• Ratified acceptance of permanent easement with Scotia Glenville School District for waterline (unanimous ayes)
• Authorized Acting Supervisor to execute and record easement for 168 Spring Road property (unanimous ayes)
• Ratified revised easement with Scotia Industrial Park, Inc., replacing original easement (unanimous ayes)
• Approved 2025 budget amendments for General, Outside‑the‑Village, Highway, Lighting, Sewer and Water funds as detailed in Resolution 112‑2025 (unanimous ayes)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Glenville Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two final site plan reviews: a 5,500 sq ft addition to the Capitaland Subaru dealership at 47 Saratoga Road, and a new bakery/retail store replacing the Skyport Restaurant at 35 Freemans Bridge Road. The commission will also conduct a SEQR determination for a preliminary subdivision at 168 Spring Road and a final minor subdivision review for 5 Beverly Court. Minutes from March 10, 2025 are up for approval.

• Public hearing: Capitaland Subaru dealership addition (5,500 sq ft) with parking and stormwater modifications at 47 Saratoga Road (General Business zone)
• Public hearing: Scotia Sweets bakery/retail store replacing Skyport Restaurant at 35 Freemans Bridge Road (Freemans Bridge Road Corridor District)
• SEQR determination for Joseph Nally preliminary subdivision of 6.5 acres into 3 lots at 168 Spring Road (Suburban Residential zone)
• Final minor subdivision review for Robert & Holly Gramuglia: 36-acre parcel into 3 lots at 5 Beverly Court (Suburban Residential), tabled since 2024 for wetland permits
• Approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the agenda and the March 10 minutes unanimously. During the public hearing on the Capitaland Realty, LLC 5,500 sq ft addition, the commission decided to postpone final approval and table the application until issues such as easements, storm‑water comments, signage, and utility connections are resolved. No vote was recorded for the tabling decision.

• Approved agenda (5‑0 vote)
• Approved March 10 minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Held public hearing on Capitaland Realty, LLC addition
• Tabled Capitaland Realty, LLC 5,500 sq ft addition (decision made, no vote recorded)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to consider three resolutions authorizing purchases: license plate readers for the police department ($38,515 via a Byrne grant), new tasers with a five-year payment plan ($93,593 total), and a replacement wheel loader with trade-in ($252,000 gross, $167,000 net). The board will also approve minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting.

• Authorize purchase of two Motorola L5M mobile LPR systems for $38,514.83 from Motorola Solutions, funded by Byrne grant
• Authorize purchase of a Taser 10 bundle (10 devices, 16 licenses) for $93,592.80 from Axon, with payments over five years starting at $22,352.16 in 2025
• Authorize purchase of a John Deere 6264 P-Tier Wheel Loader for $252,000 gross, net $167,000 after trading in a 2018 CAT 930M for $85,000
• Declare 2018 CAT 930M Loader surplus for disposal
• Approve minutes of the March 19, 2025 Regular Town Board meeting

The Board unanimously approved three equipment purchases: license‑plate readers for police vehicles ($38,514.83), a Taser 10 bundle for the police department ($93,592.80 with a five‑year payment plan), and a John Deere 6264 P‑Tier Wheel Loader to replace the aging CAT loader (net cost $167,000). The meeting minutes from March 19 were also approved.

• Approved purchase of two Motorola L5M mobile LPR systems for $38,514.83 (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of a Taser 10 Certification Standard Bundle for $93,592.80 with a five‑year payment schedule (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of a John Deere 6264 P‑Tier Wheel Loader, net expense $167,000 (4‑0)
• Approved approval of the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission will discuss Rotterdam's adoption and revision of Solar Energy Facilities provisions. Updates from Town Planner Tony Tozzi and Town Board liaison Mike Aragosa are scheduled. Members will also receive an update on Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council activities and handle other business.

• Discussion with Town of Rotterdam representatives about solar energy code provisions
• Update from Town Planner Tony Tozzi
• Update from Town Board liaison Mike Aragosa
• Update on SCEAC (Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council) activities
• Post-meeting action items for GECC

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting to discuss a sewer district extension at 107 Maplewood Drive and a $485,660 agreement for PFAS contaminant removal at the water treatment plant. The board will also review several construction change orders and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing and resolution for Extension 7 to Sewer District 9 at 107 Maplewood Drive
• Professional services agreement with Delaware Engineering for PFAS contaminant removal not to exceed $485,660.00
• Change order for $101,400.00 to MR2 for west upper wall rebuild at Yates Mansion
• Purchase of one Kawasaki 35HP HDX XL mower from Grassland Equipment for $11,819.10
• Agreement with Village of Scotia to acquire water meters for $7,500

The Glenville Town Board approved 11 resolutions, including extending Sewer District No. 9 to include 107 Maplewood Drive at no cost to the town, authorizing a $485,660 engineering agreement for PFAS removal at the water treatment plant, and accepting a $98,000 engineering proposal for the Whipple Bridge replacement. The board also heard extensive public comments from Lincoln Drive residents about dangerous traffic and parking conditions caused by a dental office at 170 Saratoga Road, but took no formal action on that matter.

• Approved Extension No. 7 to Sewer District No. 9 for 107 Maplewood Drive (4-0)
• Authorized $485,660 professional services agreement with Delaware Engineering for PFAS removal (4-0)
• Approved $26,440 change order for Industrial Park water district extension permitting (4-0)
• Approved $101,400 change order for Yates Mansion wall/chimney rebuild (4-0)
• Accepted Creighton Manning's $98,000 proposal for Whipple Bridge replacement engineering (4-0)
• Awarded 2025 Residential Bulk Collection contract to County Waste & Recycling Services, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved amended license agreement with Capital Region Veteran's Memorial, Inc. for Legacy Park (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of one Kawasaki 35HP HDX XL mower not to exceed $11,819.10 (4-0)

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will hold a work session to discuss updates regarding the water plant. The agenda lists only this single item, indicating a discussion-only meeting with no proposed actions or votes.

• Water Plant Updates (discussion only)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will vote on minutes and then discuss a concept plan for a five-lot subdivision on Edmel Road. They will also conduct SEQR determinations and preliminary site plan reviews for a 5,500 sq ft expansion of the Capitaland Subaru dealership at 47 Saratoga Road and for a new bakery/retail store at 35 Freemans Bridge Road after demolishing the existing Skyport Restaurant.

• Concept review for a major subdivision (5 lots) on a 13-acre parcel at Edmel Road
• SEQR determination and preliminary site plan for a 5,500 sq ft addition to Capitaland Subaru at 47 Saratoga Road
• SEQR determination and preliminary site plan for demolition of Skyport Restaurant and new bakery/retail at 35 Freemans Bridge Road

The Planning and Zoning Commission conditionally approved preliminary site plans for a 5,500 sq. ft. addition to the Capitaland Subaru dealership at 47 Saratoga Road and for a new bakery/retail store (Scotia Sweets) at 35 Freemans Bridge Road, issuing negative declarations for both. The commission also discussed a proposed 5-lot subdivision on Edmel Road, indicating that the private road proposal would not be allowed under town code and that the road must be built to town standards. Public hearings for the final site plans are scheduled for April 14, 2025.

• Approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting.
• Issued a negative declaration for the Capitaland Subaru dealership expansion at 47 Saratoga Road.
• Conditionally approved the preliminary site plan for the Capitaland Subaru dealership expansion, with conditions including confirming wetland distance and reviewing the stormwater plan.
• Scheduled a public hearing for April 14, 2025, for the final site plan of the Capitaland Subaru dealership.
• Issued a negative declaration for the Scotia Sweets bakery/retail store at 35 Freemans Bridge Road.
• Conditionally approved the preliminary site plan for the Scotia Sweets bakery/retail store, with conditions including ADA accessibility, traffic review, and lighting plans.
• Scheduled a public hearing for April 14, 2025, for the final site plan of the Scotia Sweets bakery/retail store.
• Discussed the Edmel Road subdivision, indicating that the proposed private road would not be allowed and that the road must be built to town standards.

Town Board

The Town Board will vote on resolutions to adopt a post-issuance compliance policy for tax-exempt bonds, promote four employees, hire seasonal workers, schedule a public hearing for a sewer district extension at 107 Maplewood Drive, and end litigation with RBC Glenville Development LLC. A presentation on the MS4 annual report will also be given.

• Public hearing scheduled for March 19, 2025 on extending Sewer District 9 to 107 Maplewood Drive (parcel 23.13-1-2); property owner to bear $21,600 cost and estimated $789.50 annual debt
• Resolution adopting settlement ending litigation between RBC Glenville Development LLC and the Town
• Promotions: Jacob Leffler to Light Equipment Operator and Corey Kieru to Medium Equipment Operator in Highway Dept
• Justin Macejka promoted to Deputy Building Inspector at $67,839.58/year; Nayeem Abzal promoted to Building Inspector at $79,096.94/year
• Authorization to hire seasonal workers (6 park, 2 water, 2 highway) at $16.50/hour for May 5–September 12, 2025

The Town Board unanimously approved a settlement with RBC Glenville Development LLC that reduces the assessed value of Parcel 30.-1-45.1 from $12,460,686 to $9,760,000 for 2025, with the value frozen through 2027. The board also adopted a post-issuance compliance policy for tax-exempt bonds, made several personnel appointments, and scheduled a public hearing on a sewer district extension.

• Approved tax certiorari settlement reducing RBC Glenville parcel assessment to $9,760,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Post-Issuance Compliance Policy for tax-exempt bonds (unanimous)
• Promoted Corey Kieru to MEO-Medium and Jacob Leffler to MEO-Light in Highway Dept (unanimous)
• Appointed Justin Macejka as Deputy Building Inspector at $67,839.58/year (unanimous)
• Appointed Nayeem Abzal as Building Inspector at $79,096.94/year (unanimous)
• Authorized seasonal hires at $16.50/hour for parks, water, highway (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for March 19 on Sewer District No. 9 extension at 107 Maplewood Dr (unanimous)
• Appointed Julie Davenport as marriage officer through Dec 31, 2027 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 24, 2025, to consider a variance application from Colin Alverson of 2 Glenbrook Road. The applicant proposes to replace an existing detached 1½-car garage with a new attached 2-car garage. A setback variance of 7 feet 3½ inches from the required 15 feet is requested for the new structure.

• Applicant Colin Alverson seeks to replace a detached 1½-car garage (18'6" x 20'6") with an attached 2-car garage (24' x 24') at 2 Glenbrook Road.
• Proposed garage would be 7'-8½" from the north-east property boundary; required setback in SR zoning district is 15 feet.
• Variance of 7'-3½" is requested from the 15-foot setback requirement.
• Property is parcel #15.19-8-7 in the suburban residential district.

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved an area variance for Colin and Abigail Alverson to replace their existing 1.5-car detached garage with a new 24' x 24' attached 2-car garage at 2 Glenbrook Road. The variance permits a side setback of 7'8.5" instead of the required 15 feet, a reduction of 7'3.5". The approval includes a condition that the applicant replace any screening vegetation removed during construction.

• Approved area variance for 2 Glenbrook Road garage replacement (5-0)
• Granted 7'3.5" side setback variance (15' required, 7'8.5" proposed)
• Imposed condition: applicant must replace any removed screening vegetation
• Accepted January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission will hear a presentation from Nuclear NY on New York's energy challenges and solutions. The commission will also receive updates from the town planner, town board liaison, and on Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council activities. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Presentation by Keith Schue and Dennis Higgins of Nuclear NY on 'New York's Energy Future: Challenges and Solutions'
• Update from Town Planner Tony Tozzi
• Update from Town Board liaison Mike Aragosa
• Update on SCEAC (Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council) activities from Bob Titus
• Post-meeting action items for GECC

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission will discuss proposed Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting requirements. Commissioners will also receive updates from the Town Planner, Town Board liaison, and the Schenectady County Environmental Advisory Council. The meeting includes other business and action item planning.

• Discussion of Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting
• Update from Town Planner Tony Tozzi
• Update from Town Board liaison Mike Aragosa
• Update on SCEAC activities from Joe Peraino
• Post-meeting action items for GECC

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of 11 Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 AEDs for $19,888 from Coro Medical LLC for the police department. Other actions include executing an MSA Amendment 2 agreement, approving minutes and monthly reports, and adopting a post-issuance compliance policy for tax-exempt bonds. The meeting also includes standard items such as invocation, pledge, roll call, council reports, and public comment.

• Resolution to purchase 11 AEDs for $19,888 from Coro Medical LLC for the Glenville Police Department
• Resolution to execute MSA Amendment 2 Agreement
• Resolution adopting post-issuance compliance policy for Tax-Exempt Bonds
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025 regular board meeting
• Approval of monthly reports for January 2025

The Glenville Town Board approved three resolutions: purchasing 11 Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 AEDs for $19,888 from Coro Medical LLC using a $345,000 grant, amending a municipal services agreement to allow leasing property to municipal entities, and accepting January 2025 departmental reports. The board also approved the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the MSA amendment.

• Approved $19,888 purchase of 11 AEDs from Coro Medical LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Municipal Services Agreement (3-0, Gillooley abstained)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted January 2025 departmental reports (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on six site plan reviews and one conditional use permit. The largest project is a preliminary site plan for a 5.0-megawatt community solar farm on 168 acres at 107 Snake Hill Road. Final approvals are sought for a Jersey Mike's sub shop, a Stewarts Shops freezer addition, a contractor yard, tank replacements, and a lot line adjustment. The commission will also approve minutes from the January meeting.

• Preliminary site plan for 5.0-MW community solar farm on ~168 acres at 107 Snake Hill Road (Solar Overlay District established Jan. 22)
• Final site plan for Jersey Mike's sub shop at 262 Saratoga Road in Hannaford Plaza (General Business, Town Center Overlay)
• Final site plan for Stewarts Shops 630 sq. ft. freezer addition at 411 Ballston Avenue (General Business)
• Conditional use permit for 16,000 sq. ft. outdoor contractor yard at 46 Maple Avenue (Research/Development/Technology District)
• Final site plan for replacement of three 50,000-gallon tanks at All State Emulsions asphalt depot at 6 Freemans Bridge Road

The Glenville Planning and Zoning Commission approved a 630 sq ft freezer addition for Stewart's Shops at 411 Ballston Avenue, conditionally approved a contractor yard at 46 Maple Avenue, and conditionally approved tank replacements at All State Emulsions. The commission tabled a 5-megawatt solar farm at 107 Snake Hill Road pending resolution of an access dispute. A public hearing for a Jersey Mike's sub shop at 262 Saratoga Road was left open pending a traffic study.

• Approved Stewart's Shops 630 sq ft freezer addition at 411 Ballston Avenue (4-0)
• Conditionally approved Two Guyz Realty site plan at 134-140 Freemans Bridge Road (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for contractor yard at 46 Maple Avenue (4-0)
• Conditionally approved site plan for contractor yard at 46 Maple Avenue (4-0)
• Conditionally approved All State Emulsions tank replacement at 6 Freemans Bridge Road (4-0)
• Tabled solar farm site plan at 107 Snake Hill Road until next month (4-0)
• Left public hearing open for Jersey Mike's at 262 Saratoga Road pending traffic study

Town Board

The Glenville Town Board will consider several resolutions, including hiring Andrew Wilson and Tyler Luckhurst as police officers (effective Feb 12, 2025), and authorizing purchases of a car computer, dashcam, and radios for the police department using grant funds. The board will also vote on entering into a financial advisory agreement with Fiscal Advisors for bond anticipation note issuance services.

• Resolution 7 & 8: Hiring Andrew Wilson and Tyler Luckhurst as police officers (academy rate, effective Feb 12, 2025).
• Resolution 9: Authorize purchase of a RhinoTab M3 computer ($6,038.87) from a $345,000 grant.
• Resolution 10: Authorize purchase of a Motorola M500 dashcam ($12,334.17) from a $99,999 grant.
• Resolution 11: Authorize purchase of 3 Motorola APX 4500 radios from a $345,000 grant.
• Resolution 12: Enter agreement with Fiscal Advisors for bond note services; BAN principal $3,730,100 at 3.98% maturing March 14, 2025.

The Glenville Town Board approved the appointment of Andrew Wilson and Tyler Luckhurst as police officers, effective February 12, 2025. The board also authorized several police equipment purchases funded by grants, including a rugged tablet, an in-car video system, and three radios. A resolution to engage Fiscal Advisors for financial advisory services was also approved. The meeting included a State of the Town address and public comments regarding a proposed solar farm.

• Approved appointment of Andrew Wilson as Police Officer (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Tyler Luckhurst as Police Officer (4-0)
• Approved $6,038.87 purchase of RhinoTab M3 MDT for police vehicle (4-0)
• Approved $12,334.17 purchase of Motorola M500 in-car video system (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 3 Motorola APX 4500 radios (4-0)
• Authorized agreement with Fiscal Advisors for financial advisory services (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 22, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear an application from Thomas Potoeski regarding a proposed 31,850 square foot flex warehouse. The applicant is seeking a variance to allow a 16,000 square foot outdoor contractor yard to be located 10 feet from the rear property line.

• Proposed 31,850 Sf flex warehouse building at 46 Maple Avenue
• Request for a 40-foot variance to the 50-foot rear setback requirement for a 16,000-sf outdoor storage area
• Project location: RDT Research, Development and Technology District, parcel #30.19-1-26.12

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two area variances for a proposed flex warehouse and outdoor storage area at 46 Maple Avenue. The variances allow the outdoor storage area to be set back 25 feet from the front property line (instead of 50) and 10 feet from the rear property line (instead of 50). The approval includes conditions such as fencing, vegetative screening, and lighting controls.

• Approved front setback variance of 25 feet at 46 Maple Avenue (5-0)
• Approved rear setback variance of 40 feet at 46 Maple Avenue (5-0)
• Approved December 23, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Glenville Environmental Conservation Commission will hold its monthly meeting to discuss updates on membership, approve prior minutes, and hear reports from the Town Planner, Town Board liaison, and county environmental council. The main substantive item is a continuing discussion on potential enhancements to the Town Code's Solar Energy Farm Overlay District.

• Continuing discussion of potential enhancements to Town Code's Solar Energy Farm Overlay District
• Update from Town Planner Tony Tozzi
• Update on NY League of Conservation Voters Climate Smart Communities project from Dan Hill
• Update on SCEAC (Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council) from Bob Titus

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a public hearing and vote on Local Law 1-2025 regarding a solar energy farm overlay district. The meeting also includes several police equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts.

• Proposed Local Law 1-2025 for a Solar Energy Farm Overlay District at 107 Snake Hill Road
• Contract with JAG I LLC for Town Hall Storage Building Construction for $211,000.00
• Agreement with SL Enterprises Inc. to replace Airport Sewer Station Generator for up to $47,080.00
• Purchase of 2025 Ford Police Interceptor for $43,424.17 and 2025 Segway Powersport UT10-S Crew for $16,979.00
• Rejection of bids for the Legacy Park Public Sewer Connection Project

The Glenville Town Board unanimously approved Local Law 1-2025, establishing a Solar Energy Farm Overlay District on a 163.3-acre parcel at 107 Snake Hill Road, and issued a negative declaration under SEQRA. The board also authorized multiple police equipment purchases funded by a $345,000 grant, approved a new police officer appointment, and accepted bids for a records storage building and generator replacement.

• Adopted Local Law 1-2025 creating Solar Energy Farm Overlay District at 107 Snake Hill Road (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PPV for $51,007.84 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 26 Holosun pistol green dot sights for $7,117.23 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford Police Interceptor for $43,424.17 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Segway UT10-S Crew for $16,979.00 (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Nicholas Tietz as Police Officer effective Jan 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 5 Stalker radar units for $16,415.00 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 4 Trek Marlin bicycles for $7,938.96 (4-0)

Environmental Conservation Commission

The Environmental Conservation Commission will meet to discuss safety, permitting, and siting requirements for Battery Energy Storage Systems. The meeting includes a presentation from the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority.

• Discussion of Town Code revisions for Battery Energy Storage System siting, safety, and permitting
• Presentation by Jennifer Manierre of NYS Energy Research and Development Authority
• Update from Town Planner Tony Tozzi
• Update from Town Board liaison Mike Aragosa
• Update on Schenectady Co. Environmental Advisory Council activities

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will discuss site plan reviews and conditional use permits for various businesses. Key items include a new gym, a flammable liquid storage addition, and a contractor yard.

• Paul Nichols: Final Site Plan Review to convert 966 sq.ft. retail space to a gym at 207 Sacandaga Road
• Adirondack Beverages: Conditional Use Permit for a 44’x42’ flammable liquid storage room at 701 Corporations Park
• Ian Furbeck: Preliminary Site Plan Review for a Jersey Mike’s at 262 Saratoga Road
• Thomas Potoeski: Conditional Use Permit and area variance recommendations for a 16,000 sq. ft. contractor yard at 46 Maple Avenue
• All State Emulsions: Preliminary Site Plan Review for three 50,000 gallon tanks at 6 Freemans Bridge Road

The Glenville Planning and Zoning Commission conditionally approved a final site plan for a gym at 207 Sacandaga Road, a conditional use permit and final site plan for a flammable liquids storage addition at Adirondack Beverages, and preliminary site plans for a Jersey Mike's, a Stewart's Shops addition, an All State Emulsions tank replacement, and a Two Guyz Realty parking/storage project. The commission also recommended ZBA approval for variances at 46 Maple Avenue and scheduled public hearings for February 10, 2025, for several projects.

• Approved final site plan for gym at 207 Sacandaga Road (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Adirondack Beverages storage addition (4-0, Carr recused)
• Approved final site plan for Adirondack Beverages addition (4-0, Carr recused)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Jersey Mike's at 262 Saratoga Road (5-0)
• Approved SEQR negative declaration and preliminary site plan for Stewart's Shops addition (5-0)
• Recommended ZBA approval for variances at 46 Maple Avenue (5-0)
• Approved preliminary site plan for All State Emulsions tank replacement (4-0, Carr recused)
• Approved SEQR negative declaration and preliminary site plan for Two Guyz Realty (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board is acting on annual organizational resolutions for 2025: setting meeting schedules, designating banks, official newspaper, and signatories, adopting policies, and appointing members to boards and commissions. It will also authorize contracts with community organizations (e.g., $2,000 for Freedom Park concerts, $2,250 for CAPTAIN youth shelter, $6,500 for senior center) and consider a memorandum of agreement with the Police Benevolent Association for a successor collective bargaining agreement.

• Resolution to approve police union collective bargaining agreement (PBA) for 2025-2027
• Appointments to Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning and Zoning Commission, and other committees for 2025
• Agreement with CAPTAIN Community Human Services for emergency youth shelter and counseling ($2,250)
• Agreement with Village of Scotia for Freedom Park summer concert series ($2,000)
• Resolution designating banks as official depositories and The Daily Gazette as official newspaper

The Glenville Town Board held its annual organizational meeting, approving a series of administrative, operational, and contractual resolutions for 2025. Key actions included setting the 2025 meeting schedule, designating official banks and the newspaper, ratifying procurement and investment policies, and setting salaries for non-union employees. The board also approved numerous contracts, including a new collective bargaining agreement with the police union, and made appointments to various committees and commissions.

• Approved 2025 meeting schedule and board/committee appointments (unanimous)
• Designated First National Bank of Scotia, J.P. Morgan Chase, Pioneer Commercial Bank, Greene County Commercial Bank, and NYCLASS as official depositories (unanimous)
• Designated The Daily Gazette as official newspaper (unanimous)
• Set 2025 salaries for non-union employees, including Acting Supervisor at $97,011 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Village of Scotia for Freedom Park support, not to exceed $2,000 (3-0, Gillooley abstained)
• Approved contract with Burnt Hills Summer Recreation Commission, not to exceed $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP for labor relations, $6,250 quarterly retainer (unanimous)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Glenville PBA for 2025-2027 (unanimous)